Skip to main content Skip to office menu Skip to footer
Capital IconMinnesota Legislature
Minnesota House of Representatives

Bipartisan commission sets timeline for hiring state inspector general

By Mike Cook
Rep. Matt Norris, center, speaks with Sen. Heather Gustafson and Sen. Michael Kreun Wednesday before the first meeting of the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)
Rep. Matt Norris, center, speaks with Sen. Heather Gustafson and Sen. Michael Kreun Wednesday before the first meeting of the Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission. (Photo by Michele Jokinen)

A 2026 law created an Office of the Inspector General. Now, it’s time to determine how to bring about its leader.

That task falls to the laps of the bipartisan Legislative Inspector General Advisory Commission, which held its inaugural meeting Wednesday largely to discuss the screening and hiring process.

“Minnesota has not had an office like this before. How we build it and who we choose to lead it will define what accountability looks like in the state for generations,” said Sen. Heather Gustafson (DFL-Vadnais Heights), who was elected commission chair.

She and Rep. Matt Norris (DFL-Blaine) sponsored the law to create the office within the state’s executive branch. “This is the sort of thing that we need here in Minnesota to restore that confidence in the accountability of our taxpayer dollars,” Norris said.
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Recent Dailies

Luring major sporting events to Minnesota the aim of bill before tax panel
By Rob Hubbard
HF4949, heard April 28 in the House Taxes Committee, proposes a reimbursement program to assist in luring major sporting events to Minnesota like the recent World Junior Hockey Championships. (House Public Information Services file photo) Big sports events mean big money. Whenever the idea is pitched of having Minnesota play host to a major sporting event like the Super Bowl, World Cup soccer games or NCAA ba...
Proposed pretrial release changes, prohibition of cash bail could be decided by Minnesota voters
By Mike Cook
Ramsey County Attorney John Choi testifies before the House rules committee April 28 in support of a bill sponsored by Rep. Athena Hollins, left, that would propose a pretrial release, no cash bail constitutional amendment. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) When voters go to the polls in just over six months, the state’s constitutional offices will be on the ballot. So will all 201 legislative seats and maybe some county, city and ...
House unanimously passes bill that aims to slash wait times for prescribed opioid recovery drugs
By Winter Keefer
Rep. Dave Baker presents HF4493 on the House Floor Monday. Passed unanimously, the bill would authorize pharmacists to initiate, prescribe, administer and dispense certain drugs for the treatment of opioid use disorder. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) When someone suffering from opioid use disorder decides to get help, the clock starts ticking immediately. “The withdrawal is the worst part and that’s what’s preventing peo...
House lawmakers advance bill to boost spending on Capitol security
By Tim Walker
Rep. Kelly Moller and Rep. Paul Novotny speak to HF3230 at the April 27 meeting of the House Ways and Means Committee. The bill would modify and expand requirements related to security and protective services provided by the State Patrol and Capitol Security. (Photo by Andrew VonBank) Using solemn tones, Rep. Kelly Moller (DFL-Shoreview) spoke Monday before the House Ways and Means Committee where members approved spending $24.2 million this biennium on enhan...
House lawmakers push to fund weather-resiliency program for Minnesota homes
By Lisa Kaczke
A pilot program created in 2023 to help Minnesotans fortify their homes against extreme weather would be funded under a proposal before lawmakers. The Strengthen Minnesota H...
Expanded burial rights in veterans cemetery gets committee approval
By Mike Cook
“Honoring the service of those who have answered the call to protect us” is how Rep. Bjorn Olson (R-Fairmont) describes a bill he sponsors that’s heading to the House Floor. ...
House Ways and Means Committee OK's $41 million budget resolution
By Mike Cook
(House Photography file photo) In a non-budgetary year, the House plans to spend nearly $41.13 million in new money compared to the February forecast base for the 2026-2027 biennium. That is the budget re...
Week in Review: April 20-24
By Lisa Kaczke
It was a “tree-for-all” as some 200 saplings were distributed to House members and staff following Thursday's floor session in recognition of Friday’s Arbor Day. White pine, red pine, American Plum and white oak saplings were available. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) The pace of the House slowed this week with a few committee meetings each day and a few floor sessions throughout the week. The House Capital Investment Committee wrapped up...
Mandated, sometimes memorable: A look back at noteworthy State of the State addresses
By Tim Walker
Then-Gov. Tim Pawlenty enters the House Chamber to deliver his 2010 State of the State address. A governor's annual address to the Legislature is mandated by the Minnesota Constitution, though was first called a 'State of the State' speech in 1969. (House Photography file photo) Gov. Tim Walz is scheduled to deliver his eighth and final State of the State address to 134 representatives, 67 senators, and a handful of other state officials gathered in the...
House lawmakers OK commerce package that includes cryptocurrency kiosk ban
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Erin Koegel presents HF4188 on the House Floor Thursday. The bill, which would ban virtual currency kiosks, was included in the omnibus commerce policy bill, which was passed 122-12. (Photo by Michele Jokinen) Law enforcement in Minnesota has raised concerns to legislators this session about the high number of scams reported to their agencies that involve virtual currency kiosks. ...
Page: 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10

Session Daily Home

Search Session Daily
Advanced Search Options

Priority Dailies

Could 2026 retirements lead to record turnover in the House?
By Lisa Kaczke
In the final weeks of the legislative session, House members not seeking re-election to the body have taken a turn at gaveling in a floor session. It’s an opportunity to loo...
How short are the Legislature's short sessions?
By Lisa Kaczke
Rep. Ron Kresha (R-Little Falls) was ready to end the session March 25, making the motion to adjourn sine die. But not enough of his colleagues shared that sentiment, defeating ...

Social Media Links